Non-tariff Measures
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Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 03 October 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 493: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 493: 2013 Road vehicles — Advance warning triangles to indicate temporary obstructions — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for retro reflective triangle sign which may be placed on or beside the road to give advance warning to the presence of a temporary obstruction which may constitute a traffic hazard
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5, 7 10 and 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Retro reflective triangle sign
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 557: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 557: 2015 Amaranth flour — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the requirements and methods of sampling and test for amaranth flour for human consumption milled from grains of the amaranth
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5, 6 and 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Amaranth flour
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 558: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 558: 2015 Sugarcane juice — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Sugarcane juice
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4,5,6,7 and 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Sugarcane juice
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 25 January 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 25 January 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 559:2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 559:2010 Palm olein – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling and test for crude palm olein; neutralized/refined and bleached palm olein; neutralized/refined, bleached and deodorized palm olein of which must have been obtained from a one stage fractionation process; including neutralized/refined, bleached and deodorized palm olein obtained from a one stage fractionation and finally in the process, refractionated and filtered (double fractionated).
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5, 7, 8 and 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Palm olein
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 18 December 2014
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 18 December 2014
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 581: 2014- EAS 296: 2011
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 581: 2014- EAS 296: 2011 Liquid household hand dishwashing detergent — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for liquid detergent for household dishwashing. It does not cover detergent for machine dishwashing and multipurpose cleaning
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 22 Cosmetics No - Description
- Hand dishwashing detergent
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 27 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 598(Part 1):2010
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 598(Part 1):2010 Automotive engineering – Bus body building – Part 1: Terms and definitions
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Defines terms relating to issues of safety for the bus body building. It does not deal with measurement methods, or with the accuracy required, or with the order of magnitude of dimensions defined.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 6, 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Bus body building
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 20 December 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 December 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 618: 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 618: 2009 Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies tyre dimensions designation and marking requirements; and load ratings. It also gives laboratory test requirements for bead unseating resistance, strength, endurance and high- speed performance for tyres primarily intended for passengers
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Pneumatic tyres for passenger cars
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 605-2: 2015- ISO 1452-2: 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 605-2: 2015- ISO 1452-2: 2009Plastics piping systems for water supply and for buried and above-ground drainage and sewerage under pressure — Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) — Part 2: Pipes
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the characteristics of solid-wall pipes made from unplasticized poly(vinyl
chloride) (PVC-U) for piping systems intended for water supply and for buried and above-ground drainage and
sewerage under pressure. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 6,7,8 and 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Plastics piping systems for water supply ,Pipes,Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U)
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 07 November 2015
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 November 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 605-3: 2015- ISO 1452-3: 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 605-3: 2015- ISO 1452-3: 2009Plastics piping systems for water supply and for buried and above-ground drainage and sewerage under pressure — Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) — Part 3: Fittings
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the characteristics of fittings made from unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride)
(PVC-U) for piping systems intended for water supply and for buried and above-ground drainage and
sewerage under pressure - Reference of the measure
- Clause 4,6,8,9 and 13
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Plastics piping systems for water supply ,Unplasticized poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) ,Fittings
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 03 October 2013
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 03 October 2013
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 681: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 681: 2013 Security systems — Cash–in–transit services
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements for cash-in-transit services. The standard does not include requirements for design of the vehicles and installations.
The standard also covers requirements for personnel deployed in the transportation of cash. - Reference of the measure
- Clause 3,4 and 5
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Cash–in–transit,Security systems
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 01 November 2011
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 November 2011
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 698: 2012
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 698: 2012Road vehicles – Code of practice for inspection and testing of used motor vehicles for road worthiness
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment, G: Protection of national security and H: Protection of public morals
- Description of the measure
- Specifies the safety related performance characteristics of used motor vehicles and their inspection and tests for roadworthiness
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4,5,6,7 and 8
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- inspection and testing of used motor vehicles
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 October 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 October 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 722: 2016 - EAS 851: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 722: 2016 - EAS 851: 2015 Matt emulsion paint for interior and exterior use — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment, G: Protection of national security and H: Protection of public morals
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for matt emulsion paint for interior and exterior use.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5 and 7
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Matt emulsion paint for interior and exterior use.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 October 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 October 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 723: 2016- EAS 849: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 723: 2016- EAS 849: 2015 Silk (sheen) emulsion paint for interior use — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment, G: Protection of national security and H: Protection of public morals
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for silk (sheen) emulsion paint for interior use
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Silk (sheen) emulsion paint
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world
The measure came into effect on 22 October 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 22 October 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 724: 2016 - EAS 850: 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 724: 2016 - EAS 850: 2015 Matt solvent-borne paint for interior and exterior use — Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment, G: Protection of national security and H: Protection of public morals
- Description of the measure
- Specifies requirements, sampling and test methods for matt solvent-borne paint for interior and exterior use, intended for application by brush, spray or roller and any other suitable method.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Matt solvent-borne paint
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 20 December 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 20 December 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 617: 2009
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 617: 2009 Pneumatic Tyres for Trucks and Buses – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- E: Protection of the environment and G: Protection of national security
- Description of the measure
- Specifies tyre dimensions designation and marking requirements, speed category and load ratings. It also gives laboratory test requirements for strength endurance for tyres primarily intended for trucks and buses
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 5,6,7,9,10 and 11
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 28 Iron and steel products No - Description
- Pneumatic Tyres for Trucks and Buses
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 27 July 2010
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 July 2010
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 742: 2010- ISO 542: 1990
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 742: 2010- ISO 542: 1990 Oleaginous seeds – Sampling
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Specifies methods of sampling oil-seeds.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 7,8 and 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 7 Food products No - Description
- Oleaginous seeds
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world -
Applied by Tanzania for 0904.1: - Pepper :
The measure came into effect on 07 May 2009
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 07 May 2009
- Publication where the measure is specified
- TZS 30: 2013
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- TZS 30: 2013 Black pepper and white pepper (whole and ground) – Specification
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Tanzania
- Description of the measure
- This measure specifies requirements and methods of sampling and test for black and white pepper; of the species Piper nigrum L. in whole form and also in ground form.
- Reference of the measure
- Clause 4, 5 and 6
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 0904.1 - Pepper : No - Description
- TZS 30: 2013
Black pepper and white pepper (whole and ground) – Specification
Clause 4, 5 and 6
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
- Description
- Entire World
-
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 15 December 2015
- Publication where the measure is specified
- The Uganda Gazette 22 January 2016: General Notice No. 45 of 2016
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- US ISO 13500:2008, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Drilling fluid materials — Specifications and tests
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Uganda
- Description of the measure
- This Uganda Standard covers physical properties for materials manufactured for use in oil- and gas-well drilling fluids. The materials covered are barite, haematite, bentonite, nontreated bentonite, OCMA-grade bentonite, attapulgite, sepiolite, technical-grade low-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-LVT), technical-grade high-viscosity carboxymethylcellulose (CMC-HVT), starch, low-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-LV), high-viscosity polyanionic cellulose (PAC-HV) and drilling-grade Xanthomonas campestris (Xanthan gum).
- Reference of the measure
- US ISO 13500:2008
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Drilling fluid materials for Petroleum and natural gas industries
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
-
Applied by South Africa on the entire world for 2106.90.90: -- Other
The measure came into effect on 27 March 2016
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 27 March 2016
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Government Gazette No. 38615, 27 March 2015
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulations Relating to the Classification, Packing and Marking of Dairy Products and Imitation Dairy Products Intended For Sale in the Republic Of South Africa
- Country/Region applying the measure
- South Africa
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 22. (1) Imitation dairy product shall be classified in accordance with the classes specified in column 1 or 2 of Table 18.
(2) If the type of imitation dairy product referred to in sub-regulation (1) complies with the requirements for the nutrient content claim or the comparative claim as specified in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972), the expression "fat free", "low fat", "reduced fat", "light", "lite" or any other words with a similar meaning, as the case may be, may form part of the class designation.
Standards for imitation dairy products
23. (1) All classes of imitation dairy products shall -
(a) have a clean, characteristic flavour and taste of the product concerned;
(b) subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (6), be free of any substance that does not naturally form part of the raw materials from which it is manufactured; and (c) comply with the applicable standards specified in columns 3 and 4 of Table 18
opposite the class concerned.
(2) At least 50 per cent of the dry matter content of an imitation dairy product of the type known as imitation milk powder shall consist of milk solids: Provided that at least 50 per cent of such milk solids shall consist of a primary dairy product of the class known as fat free milk powder.
(3) An imitation dairy product of the class known as blend of skimmed milk with vegetable fat shall consist of milk constituents, to which vegetable fat has been added.
(4) An imitation dairy product shall, in the case of a powdered form, contain not more than 5 per cent moisture (m/m).
(5) The expression "powder(ed)" or "liquid", as the case may be, may form part of the class designation.
(6) An imitation dairy product may contain other foodstuff and/or food additives to the extent
permissible in the regulations published under the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act
No. 54 of 1972). - Reference of the measure
- Regulations 22 and 23
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out 2106.90.90 -- Other Yes Iimitation dairy products - Description
- Iimitation dairy products i.e any product other than a dairy product or a fat spread, that is of animal or plant origin and in general appearance, presentation and intended use corresponds to a dairy product.
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world - Description
- All countries
-
Applied by Zambia on the entire world for
The measure came into effect on 01 July 1955
Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT
- Date when the measure came into force
- 01 July 1955
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Customs and Excise Act
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Customs and excise Act as amended by G.N No 407 of 1963 and Act No. 4 of 1999
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Zambia
- Coded list of objectives
- X: For purposes n.e.s.
- Description of the measure
- 37(1) Entry in terms of section thirty-four shall not be valid unless
(a) Particulars of the goods and packages in that entry correspond with the particulars of the goods and packages as reported in terms of section twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three, or twenty-five, and in the certificate or other document, where any is required, by which the importation of those goods is authorized
(b) The goods have been properly described in the entry by the denomination and with the characters, circumstances, and origin according to which they may be imported or are charged with duty;
(c) the value of the goods in terms of section eighty-five has been declared; and
(d)all documents required by the Customs Services Division have been produced and all questions asked by the Customs Services Division in relation to such documents or the imported goods, have been answered; and
(e) The registration number is assigned electronically by the Customs Computer System, on the entry duly signed by a declarant or importer, where such facilities exist.
(2) Goods taken or delivered by virtue of an entry which is not valid, out Of any ship, aircraft, vehicle, pipeline, customs area, or bonded warehouse, or other place where they have been deposited in terms of this Act shall be deemed to be goods landed or taken without entry, and any person taking or delivering such goods shall be guilty of an offence.
(3) If any goods in respect of which a valid entry has been made
(a) are delivered to any person from any customs area or other place where they have been deposited in terms of this Act pending clearance through customs, or from any ship, aircraft, vehicle, or pipeline; or
(b) Are tampered with in any way whatsoever; before authority for delivery has been granted in such manner as may be prescribed, the person delivering or tampering with them shall be guilty of an offence.
(As amended by G.N. No. 407 of 1963, Acts No. 48 of 1968, No. 4 of 1999, No. 1 of 2002, and Act No.1 of 2003) - Reference of the measure
- Part III para 37 (1)
- Measure also domestic
- No
Products affected by the measure.
Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out PG: 1 All products No 01 July 1955 - Description
- all imports
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out Inclusion Entire world 01 July 1955 - Description
- All importing countries
B8: Conformity assessment related to TBT



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